Respite Care in Cartersville, GA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cartersville, GA: the local picture

2,949

residents 65 or older (12% of Cartersville)

74%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Bartow County)

47

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cartersville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cartersville live with someone: 74% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 1,005 Cartersville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (32% in Bartow County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 47 hospices serving Cartersville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cartersville compared with Bartow County and Georgia

Census figure	Cartersville	Bartow County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	21%	26%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	15%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	2.7%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,750	$50,916	—

Older residents in towns around Cartersville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Euharlee, GA	7.6 mi	353	19%
Acworth, GA	9.9 mi	3,299	42%
Kennesaw, GA	14 mi	4,581	36%
Adairsville, GA	16 mi	1,101	4.7%
Aragon, GA	17 mi	194	31%
Woodstock, GA	17 mi	4,949	21%

Hospices serving Cartersville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Willowbrook Hospice, LLC	Cartersville, GA	1.9 mi	(470) 315-4728
Amedisys Hospice Care Of Cartersville	Cartersville, GA	1.9 mi	(770) 382-0114
Affinis Cartersville	Cartersville, GA	1.9 mi	(678) 689-2343
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care	Cartersville, GA	3.6 mi	(678) 290-4817
Trinity Hospice Care Of GA	Acworth, GA	11 mi	(770) 599-2477

Nursing homes near Cartersville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Townsend Park Health And Rehabilitation	Cartersville, GA	1.1 mi	3 of 5	124	(770) 387-0662
Cartersville Center For Nursing And Healing	Cartersville, GA	1.4 mi	2 of 5	118	(770) 382-6120
Cartersville Crossing Of Journey LLC	Cartersville, GA	2.4 mi	3 of 5	74	(770) 606-8800
Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr	Kennesaw, GA	14 mi	5 of 5	100	(770) 427-7256

Straight-line miles from the center of Cartersville. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Cartersville

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,479 monthly median income of Cartersville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Cartersville: common questions

Which hospices serve Cartersville?

Medicare lists 47 hospices for Cartersville ZIP codes, including Willowbrook Hospice, LLC, Amedisys Hospice Care Of Cartersville, Affinis Cartersville.

How much does respite care cost in Cartersville?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,479 monthly median income of Cartersville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Cartersville. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Georgia.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Respite Care in Cartersville, GA